Spirit-Rhino Resonance

When Wang Keke received the damaged jade slip her father had given her, titled the Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter, her heart filled with curiosity and anticipation.

The information inside the jade slip was incomplete, with many passages vague and difficult to understand. But its core teachings explained how a Spirit Reader could use an extremely gentle, non-invasive method to turn their mental energy into "feelers," then softly "knock" on the heart's door of another being with intelligence and mental energy. This would establish a basic connection beyond language, allowing vague emotions and simple thoughts to be conveyed.

For Wang Keke, whose mental energy was naturally powerful and keen, getting started didn't seem too difficult. Over the next ten days or so, she devoted herself to studying the technique while caring for Lin Mo and cultivating. She constantly adjusted the frequency and output of her mental energy, trying to find that state of "resonance."

Meanwhile, Lin Mo's days were positively delightful.

He had said goodbye to the "dark age" of the Iron-Wire Snake and welcomed the "happy life" of the Irritable Jumping Rabbit. Every day, he got whole rabbits roasted until crisp on the outside and tender within, their aroma wafting everywhere. The rich, blood-qi-laden meat wasn't just delicious; the nourishment he gained from devouring it far surpassed that of ordinary beast meat. His qi and blood grew vigorous, while his strength and speed steadily improved.

Good food put him in a good mood, and he trained with extra enthusiasm. His coordination with Wang Keke grew ever more seamless.

A glance from Wang Keke or the slightest guidance from her mental energy was enough for Lin Mo to understand her intentions and make the most fitting tactical response. Whether using his wings for an unexpected aerial pounce or relying on Tough Skin to defend and counterattack, he had perfected his techniques through practice.

He could even feel that the wings on his back had grown another size. Their bones were harder, their membranes stronger, and he could glide farther and higher. Sometimes, when he flapped with all his might, he could even stay airborne for a brief moment.

Everything was moving in the right direction.

That afternoon, Wang Keke didn't take Lin Mo to the training ground as usual. Instead, she brought him to her quiet study. She sat cross-legged on the carpet and had Lin Mo lie down across from her.

"Mimi," Wang Keke said with an unusually serious expression. She gently stroked Lin Mo's head and looked straight into his amber eyes. "I've recently been cultivating a very special secret technique called the Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter."

Lin Mo's ears twitched as he looked at her, puzzled. A secret technique? It sounded pretty high-level.

"This secret technique will let me try to communicate with you on a... deeper level." Wang Keke searched for the right words. "Not through gestures and cries, but through here." She pointed to her forehead, then lightly tapped Lin Mo's.

"But for this, you have to trust me completely and let down all your guard. You can't resist at all." Wang Keke's voice held a hint of pleading. "Would you... be willing to try it with me? I want to understand you better, to know what you're thinking and what you want, instead of just guessing."

Her eyes were clear and sincere, with a hint of nervousness she could barely conceal.

Lin Mo's heart jolted.

A secret technique for mental communication?!

This was exactly what he needed! He was sick of this "playing dumb" routine, of communicating through gestures and guessing games with their eyes! If they could establish a stable mental link, he could express his needs more accurately and obtain resources. In the future, he might even be able to guide Wang Keke in developing her potential as a Beast Tamer!

It could only benefit him. As for trust and wariness? After spending all this time together, he had long since come to see Wang Keke as his closest and most trusted companion in this world. The closeness and dependence he felt deep in his soul were real.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Mo leaned closer and pressed his forehead against Wang Keke's fingertip. A soft purr rose from his throat, conveying trust and agreement. He relaxed his whole body, even the mental barrier belonging to his human soul that he had always guarded subconsciously, and opened his heart completely to Wang Keke.

Feeling Lin Mo's unreserved trust, Wang Keke was overcome by a warm rush of emotion. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and carefully summoned her mental energy according to the method described in the Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter.

A stream of mental energy, far gentler and finer than what she used for ordinary scans, flowed from the space between Wang Keke's brows like the warmest spring brook. It softly coiled around Lin Mo's forehead, then tried to reach into the depths of his consciousness.

There was no obstruction, no rejection.

Her mental energy flowed smoothly into a warm and... lively sea of consciousness.

The next second, Wang Keke's body trembled. She abruptly opened her eyes, her face bright with astonished delight!

She "heard" him! No—not heard. She clearly "felt" him!

It was a vague but unmistakable ripple of thought, conveying two powerful emotions:

One was a longing for... food? It came with a sense of impatience and eager anticipation. (Lin Mo: It's almost dinner time. When are today's roast rabbits coming?)

The other was a deep, unadulterated sense of trust and affection, like a fledgling's attachment to its mother—warm and pure. It clung tightly to her mental energy, conveying comfort and contentment. (Lin Mo: This girl's mental energy feels pretty nice. Lemme rub against it.)

Though it couldn't form concrete words or complex thoughts, this was unquestionably feedback from Lin Mo's consciousness! For the first time, she had directly sensed her own battle pet's "thoughts"!

"It worked! Mimi, I can feel you!" Wang Keke cried, pulling Lin Mo into a tight hug, her voice choked with emotion. "You're hungry, aren't you? And you like me a little, right?"

Lin Mo could barely breathe in her arms. Obviously. Am I supposed to starve until I become an immortal? As for liking her... I guess she barely passes. But the emotions he sent back remained the same simple hunger and affection.

Wang Keke broke into a smile through her tears and hurriedly called out, "Aunt Zhang! Quick! Bring Mimi his dinner! Give him the biggest, fattest roast rabbit!"

Holding Lin Mo in her arms, she felt the vague yet genuine emotions passing through their mental link. An immense joy and a wondrous sense of connection filled her heart.

The Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter really worked!

And today, the wall of separation between her and her Mimi—the wall called "species"—had finally cracked open.